Lawrence Livermore Researchers Shock-Compress Diamond to Resolve 20-Year Debate
Researchers at Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory used the Omega Laser Facility to shock-compress diamond samples to extreme temperatures and pressures. The laser experiments closed a 20-year scientific disagreement, proving that carbon retains its diamond structure until melting and potentially paving the way for triple energy gains in nuclear fusion. Scientists have finally settled a two-decade … Read more